Derwish BQ Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Derwish BQ Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 163 - 165 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 5BD
How it compares in Watford
That puts Derwish BQ Restaurant among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ← Derwish BQ Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Derwish BQ Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afccos Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Brunswick Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Derwish BQ Restaurant
What is Derwish BQ Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Derwish BQ Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Derwish BQ Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derwish BQ Restaurant last inspected?
Derwish BQ Restaurant was last inspected on 28 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
How does Derwish BQ Restaurant compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Derwish BQ Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Derwish BQ Restaurant and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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